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This post was originally published on this site Research of the Week Maternal choline supplementation reduces the impact of Alzheimer’s disease across generations (in rodents). Subtitles are better than dubbing for learning a new language. Computers (and, though not named in the title, smartphones) can really mess up your neck and shoulders if you’re not … Read moreWeekly Link Love—Edition 12

This post was originally published on this siteStews are perhaps the ultimate comfort and convenience food. Without a lot of prep, you can make a large (leftover-friendly) hearty meal that essentially cooks itself and keeps well. With an Instant Pot, it’s even easier. The original version of this recipe contains chicken (which can definitely still … Read moreInstant Pot Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

This post was originally published on this site Concern is growing as recent statistics report that the birth rate has been declining for the past seven years. It is also at the lowest level it has been in thirty years. According to population data recently released by the CDC (the Centre for Disease Control and … Read moreCDC Finds Americans Aren’t Having Enough Babies to Replace Ourselves

This post was originally published on this site All singers know to avoid chocolate before a performance. When you eat chocolate it can create extra mucus, which is not desirable for singing. However, when you have a cough, it actually helps to coat your throat and soothe irritation that would normally cause you to cough. … Read moreIs chocolate really better than cough medicine?!

This post was originally published on this site It’s not a cold or the flu, but one winter sickness comes with warnings from medical professionals. Although seasonal colds and the flu are going around, there is another virus that is making its rounds. For some, they are experiencing a bad cough that won’t go away. The … Read moreBad cough that won’t quit part of winter virus going around

This post was originally published on this siteMen occupy an interesting place in the health sphere. While there’s a disparity—albeit one that’s approaching parity—between men and women in the conventional medical literature, in the alternative health world, it’s flipped. Women are a “special interest” group, and their specific health issues and special considerations related to … Read moreKeto for Men: 6 Tips to Optimize Your Results

This post was originally published on this site Americans on average only eat about half the daily recommended amount of fiber. It’s an essential component of the food we eat, and it may help you live longer. In studies, it has been shown to help prevent and fight type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown to help prevent heart … Read moreThe Health Benefits of Adding Fiber To Your Diet

This post was originally published on this site Kerrygold butter has been around for over five decades, and recently, more people in the U.S. are starting to choose it over other brands. The buzz over Kerrygold is quite frantic. The butter is made in Ireland, and that’s where all the major ingredients are purchased from. … Read morePeople Are Going Crazy for Kerrygold Butter

This post was originally published on this site It’s now a significant trend among senior citizens to buy cute tiny homes for their post-retirement years. Not RVs, but tiny wooden structures sometimes put up on wheels as an alternative to assisted living. These homes make it easy for elderly people to cope on their own. … Read moreSeniors Are Buying Tiny Homes to Live Their Golden Years Off the Grid

This post was originally published on this site A lot of people would wonder why any elderly person would bother with weight loss. Really, aren’t they supposed to be relaxing and not stressing themselves out in their golden years? Well, they’re about to be re-schooled by Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year-old grandmother from St Louis, Missouri. … Read more86-Year-Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Walking in Her Living Room Every Day

This post was originally published on this siteFor this week’s Dear Mark, I’m answering a question from a reader about a topic I thought I’d covered (so did they) already. A quick look through the archives (hey, I can’t remember absolutely everything I ever wrote) showed that I had not, so here we go. It’s … Read moreDear Mark: How Do Fermented Food and Meat Interact?

This post was originally published on this siteThe other day I was ordering an organic smoothie at a local shop and as I watched her put the kale into the blender and grab a carton of almond milk, I stopped her just in time… Right before she poured the milk into the blender I asked, … Read moreWhat Are The Healthiest Non-Dairy Milks To Drink?

This post was originally published on this site It’s Monday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish … Read moreNine Doctors Couldn’t Help Me

This post was originally published on this site There are a lot of theories on how personalities are formed. While most of this information is interesting, it’s not really based on science. We all know there are four types of blood: A, B, AB, and O. What makes type O blood so special? Historically, it … Read moreWhy Are People With Blood Type O So Special?

This post was originally published on this site Worrying about babies who don’t get much sleep at night may not be necessary, according to infant development experts. Smarter babies can’t sleep without interruption, and it isn’t something to fuss over. Actually, parents should be happy their little ones aren’t sleeping like they’re on cloud nine … Read moreSmarter Babies Need Less Sleep and Wake Up Through the Night, Experts Claim

This post was originally published on this site 1 Which of the following cooking oils is harmful and should be avoided to safeguard your health? Coconut oil Olive oil Canola oil Vegetable oils such as canola and corn oil are highly damaging and should be avoided to safeguard your health. Healthy cooking oils include coconut … Read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Iron, Cooking Oils and Back Pain